Community Columns - November 9th, 2023

Nov 08, 2023

These columns from our community reporters are updated every week.

Table of Contents

• Arden
• Battersea/Storrington
• Cloyne - Northbrooke
• Denbigh
• Godfrey
• Harlowe
• Harrowsmith
• Henderson
• Inverary
• Maberly-Bolingbroke
• Mississippi
• Ompah
• Parham-Tichborne
• Perth Road
• Plevna
• Sydenham
• Verona

Arden
by Wanda Harrison

Remembrance Day is this Saturday. Please celebrate those that kept us safe and allowed us to live in peace by attending the service at the cenotaph. Young people emulate their elders so please introduce this very important date into their lives. Lest we forget.

Early Bird Legion membership renewal ends November 30. Contact the Legion to see when the branch will be open.

This Christmas Arden United Church is housing a Christmas Angel Tree. If you have children 0-18 and are in need of adding an extra gift under your Christmas Tree this year. Please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for the link or pick up a form from Arden Untied Church or C4 Convenience. All names will be held confidential. Forms close November 20th, 2023. 

The Sharbot Lake and District Lions will be holding their “All You Can Eat” breakfast November 18. Don’t forget your plate, cup and utensils.

The Lions also have their wonderful cakes and cookies for sale, again. Fruit cakes and cherry cakes in boxes are $21.00 and cakes in tins are $22.00. Boxes of cookies are $10.00 per box. You can order by calling Dawn Hansen at 613-375-6318 or just go to the breakfast and get some.

The Arden Legion will be holding a Hunters’ Ball, November 18, at the Branch. Tickets are $20.00 per person and will include a luncheon at 10pm, live entertainment and door prizes.

The District 4 Rec Committee is holding their second worker-bee Sunday November 19 at the Tichborne Rink. All help is appreciated.

Don’t forget your orange!! Keep safe, hunters!! And good luck.

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Battersea/Storrington
by Amanda Pantrey

Why did the deer get braces? Because he had buck teeth!

Reminder that this Saturday is Remembrance Day. Please attend ceremonies at Sandhill Cemetery starting at 10:45. A soup social will follow at the Lion's Hall in Sunbury.

Hearing good things about opening day of deer! Our local Rockridge Outfitters had 7 before noon Monday.  To all the hunters, congratulations.  Good luck and stay safe. 

Time to start planning to get ready to join the 4th Annual Battersea Santa Claus parade on Saturday, Dec 2nd. If you would like to participate with a float of any description, please contact Kyle at the Creek. 613-353-1102.

Just a reminder that Brass Point Bridge remains closed now until November 24th. Plan your trips accordingly.  

Storrington Stinger News: Congratulations to October's Recognition Award recipients Tanner Shatraw-Neil, Mason Knapp, Raechel Feld, Robert Cunningham-Hogan, Sadie Roberts, Sadie Davidson, Walker Purvis, Jake Helvig, Joe Kerr, Evan Rain, Dax Dixon and Logan Posthumus. Well done, Stingers!!

And thank you to the amazing Stinger submissions to the Battersea Pumpkin Festival button contest! Judging will take place later this month by the organizing committee. They have their work cut out for them!

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Cloyne - Northbrooke
by Nancy Skipper

The Lions Club  of Land O’Lakes will be remembering with a Service at their Hall  in Northbrook on Saturday November 11th at 11 am. Please join us at this special event.

Two events are happening on Saturday November 18th. We will be at Foodland handing out information on Diabetes from 10-2pm. Later we will be serving our Annual Ham, scallop potato and dessert dinner. This will be a dine-in or take-out meal for $20 between 5-7pm.

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Denbigh
Angela Bright

It is that time of year again.   Please watch for all the hunters in our community!

Thank you to the community for joining Land O’ Lakes Community Services at Denbigh Diners on Monday, November 6th.   It is always a great time to visit with friends.

The Denbigh Recreation Committee is hosting the Annual Hunters Dinner on Friday, November 10th from 5 to 7pm at the Denbigh Hall.  There will be turkey dinner with all the trimmings and pie for $15 with Children 12 and under $7.50 and those under 5 FREE.  Take-out orders are also available.

The Vennachar Free Methodist Church is hosting an ‘Open Mic Night’ on November 10 at 7pm.  All welcome.  It will be a fun evening of lively music.

There will be a Matawatchan Christmas Market on Saturday November 25th from 10am to 1pm.   There will be coffee, a light Lunch, a selection of original homemade crafts, local maple syrup and yummy home baked Christmas treats.  Please come out and help support our local community.

The outpouring of generosity from the community has been nothing short of over whelming this past year.  Together we’re showing the power of kindness.  Thank you all for your wonderful support.  The Denbigh Community Foodbank.

Please let me know if you have any news or events you would like to see in the paper.  I would love to hear from you.

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Godfrey
Kelli McRobert

Time to order your pies. The Rebekahs are selling pies again this fall. To order and find out what kind is available please call 613-876-1330. Cut off date is Nov 29 with a pick up date of Dec 9 between 9 and 11 at the Golden Links Hall in Harrowsmith. Cost is $15.00.

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Harlowe
Marie White

No column; check back next week!

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Harrowsmith
Marilyn Goodberry

Adam Rayner of the Sutton Group has put a Little Free Pantry at 4938 Road #38 in Harrowsmith (in front of the Business Office).  It's a "Take What You Need or Add To It" for food items.  So, if you need something, take it. And if you have extra, leave it. 

The Rebekah’s are selling pies again this fall. To order and find out what kinds are available, please call 613-876-1330.  The cut off date for ordering is Wednesday, November 29th with a pick up date of Saturday, December 9th between 9 and 11 at the Golden Links Hall in Harrowsmith.  Cost is $15.00 per pie.   

Saturday, November 11, 2023 is Remembrance Day - the eleventh hour, of the eleventh day, in the eleventh month.  Wherever you are, please pay your respects at 11 with a minute of silence and remember all those who sacrificed so you could live the life that you do.   

Saturday, November 11, 2023 is the Roberta Struthers Craft and Bake sale at the Golden Links Hall in Harrowsmith from 9 to 2pm.  Lunch will be available.  For table rental, please call 613-372-2410.

Saturday, November 11, 2023 is the Fun Euchre night at the Social and Athletic Club starting at 7pm.  For more information, contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Sunday, November 12, 2023 is the Ole Tyme Fiddlers Open Mike at the Golden Links Hall in Harrowsmith, 1 - 5pm followed by dinner.  Cost is $15.00.  Please bring a dessert to share.  For information please call 613-372-2410.

Sunday, November 19, TAKE OUT Turkey dinner at the Golden Links Hall, Harrowsmith.  Advance tickets only with a cut off date of Wednesday, November 15.  Cost is $20.00.  Tickets are available at the gas stations in Sydenham, Harrowsmith and Hartington as well as the Asselstine Hardware in Verona.  Pickup time between 4 and 5:30pm.  For information please call 613-372-2410.

Saturday, November 25, 2023 at 7pm - The Frontenac Women's Chorus presents "Peace, Joy and Love" - an evening of beautiful seasonal music to inspire and bring hope to all.  Please join us at the Verona Free Methodist Church, 6804 County Road 38.  Special guests will be the Frontenac Children's Choir, as well as Ann Palmer (flautist, Kingston Symphony).  Admission by donation ($10 suggested) and an item for the Food Bank.  Join us for refreshments after the concert!!

Friday, December 1, 2023 the Harrowsmith S and A Club is holding their semi-annual Chinese dinner and auction at the S and A Hall at 4041 Colebrooke Road in Harrowsmith. Tickets are sold in advance. Contact  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..  Members $20 non members $22.  Doors open at 18:00 PM with the meal at 18:30 PM. 

Friday, December 1, 2023 is the Holiday Remembrance Candle Ceremony at the South Frontenac Township Hall.  The evening includes music, readings and an opportunity to light a candle in memory of your loved one.  Pick up an ornament at the South Frontenac Community Services offices or decorate one this evening.  Call Katie Buckley 613-376-6477 for more information.

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Henderson
Jean Brown

Our hunters and their hounds are eating specialty hunting foods (pickled eggs, butter tarts, meat, potatoes, bones) hunting up a storm while respecting property and fence lines with thanks. They remind us that their hunting hounds will have ID and even a tracking collar so can be traced back to their “families” if lost.

This Saturday, Nov. 11 is Remembrance Day and so very important for us all to pause, remember and to work for democracy that our loved ones died defending.

Please start shopping for the various toy drives- and we thank Kaladar-Barrie Fire Dept and Land O’Lakes Community services for organizing a Christmas gift basket drive on Sat. Dec. 2 from 10-2 at Northbrook Foodland. Items needed are new toys, gift cards, non perishable food items, cash.

Arden Legion features breakfast with Santa coming up on Sat. Dec. 9 from 9 - 11 by donation and kids eat free. Time is flying by and it's fantastic to have so many giving and sharing options.

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Inverary
by Judy Borovskis

Bottle Drive! Wow! Our final grand total for September/October is $2,328.90! Thank you – we could not have done it without all of you! Drop Offs at Mrs. Garrett’s Bake Shop will continue to be collected.

Scaling Up: Getting Your Food Products to Market South Frontenac Township and the City of Kingston are partnering to host a full-day workshop on Friday November 10th for local food processors and entrepreneurs looking to grow their business. Learn essential knowledge and practical skills, including how to sell their products to larger retailers, funding and grant opportunities, and social media and marketing insights and advice. Registration is open to all current or prospective food producers, farmers, artisans, cooks, entrepreneurs, and anyone else interested in the food industry. To reserve your spot and learn more about the event, please google “The scaling up event”. The event will take place at Kingston East Community Centre from 9am - 4pm. Tickets are $20 per person. Lunch will be provided (including vegetarian options). Free parking on site.

Remembrance Day Service at Sandhill Cemetery on Saturday, November 11th at 10:45 am. A

reception will follow at the Storrington Lions Club Hall. Join us for a warm bowl of soup compliments of the Lions Club. A cash bar will be available.

Christmas Market on November 18th at Inverary United Church Hall from 10 to 3. All proceeds are for the church. Inverary United Church will have a table at the Market. If you would like to donate a craft item or something you specialize in to support the church table please email Judy at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. (eg. Craft item, woodwork, preserves or homemade jam or jelly) A little bit of everything to fill the table with our sincere appreciation!

Christmas Sale at the Storrington Lions Hall on November 25th from 10 to 3. Something for everyone and right in time for Christmas!

Soulful Singing at 5339 Battersea Road, Battersea on Tuesday November 28th and Monday December 18th. Dress warm for the outdoors. Enjoy the campfire. Bring a snack. Wear your mask. Cost is $10. RSVP at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 613-353-2889.

Rotary Cash Calendars on sale! Great Christmas gifts. Beautiful local photos, 314 chances to win a share of $15,000 in cash prizes. Available at Mrs. Garrett’s Bakery, Inverary Pharmasave and Maple Country Home and Farm. All yours for $20. Thank you for supporting Rotary.

Help!  The Kingston Canadians U16A hockey team is selling poinsettias as a fundraiser.  Your purchase will help with the costs of transportation and tournament fees.  Orders must be in by November 20th.  Plants arrive December 5th.  Prices are $7 for 4.5 inch pot, $35 for 10 inch pot, $30 for a Tropical Planter. To order call Sue Pearce at 613-770-5554.

Looking Ahead! The 4th Annual Breakfast with Santa at Storrington Lions Club Hall will be on Saturday, December 2nd . Sponsored by South Frontenac Township, this free event includes breakfast, face painting, arts and crafts, and a leisurely visit with Santa Claus. Immediately afterwards, enjoy the 4th Annual Battersea Santa Claus Parade starting at 1 pm at Storrington Public School and ending with hot chocolate with Santa at Battersea United Church. Please contact Kyle Gordon to enter a float: 613-484-4003.

Pickleball Courts available at Storrington Lions Club. Call 613-353-6920 to book yours!

Hall Rentals: Inverary Church Hall – contact Judy Borovskis 353-1768 or cell: 613-545-5017. Battersea Church hall – contact Roberta Smith 353-2846.

VON SMART Exercise & Fall Prevention Classes Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9:30am to 10:30am at the Storrington Centre. To register call Danielle McTaggart at 1-800-301-0076  ext 3414.

Yoga Class every Wednesday evening at 6pm. at Inverary United Church Hall.

Storrington Retirees Luncheon at the Storrington Centre the second Wednesday of each month. Enjoy a home cooked meal. Everyone welcome!

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Maberly-Bolingbroke
Karen Prytula

Bridge Games at ABC Hall – Every Monday afternoon (except holidays) 1:30 to 3:30pm. Cost is $5 for hall maintenance. Beginners are welcome. FREE lessons are available upon request. For more information contact Freda This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. To learn more about playing the game go here: https://bicyclecards.com/how-to-play/bridge/

Mahonng At ABC Hall – Every Thursday afternoon, 1pm, Cost is $5 at the door toward hall maintenance. For details see: https://abchall.ca/fun-games/

Enjoy a fun evening playing with fellow musicians on Thursdays at 7pm at the ABC Hall. All genres welcome! $5 at the door toward hall maintenance. For details see: https://abchall.ca/music-for-education-enjoyment/

Remembrance Day – We should take the time to remember the following military veterans from the local area who were in the Great War, World War II, & the Korean War: Arden Fournier, Arthur Warrington, Bill Ritchie, Burns McDonnell, Clarence Hall, Craig Greer, Daniel Linton, Delbert Warwick, Earl Tysick, Edwin Burns Gordon, Elwin Gordon, George E. Morrison, Gilbert Blair, Gladstone Linton, Harold Walker, Harry Moore, Herb Charlton, Irene Kirkham (Strong), Ivan Wheaton, Jack Fleming, James Lackey, John Fleming, Kenneth Allan, Melville Kirkham, Miller Warrington, R. A. Buchanan, Robert Greer, Wyn Truelove, and those who we might have missed. We THANK YOU for protecting us and for your service to our great country.

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Mississippi
by Pearl Killingbeck

Sunday, 29th Oct: No company today so caught up on notes to myself of things I need to write down to remember. I decided to write a poem about my favourite hair dresser I’ve had for 23 years. She has a big red tote bag she has pulled the last few years when she goes to nursing homes to fix their messy hair. Everyone knows when your hair looks good you feel the way you should. When I hear that red tote coming down the hospital hall, I know that in a little while I’ll look the way I should. Thank you, Donna, for all the years of making me look good. I know that in 2 more weeks my hair will pass the test. And that Donna and her big red tote have come to make me look my best. Thanks, Donna, for all the years for opening up the best little hair house in Mississippi. Cheers. It was a good day. No one in so I had coffee with my roommate at 3 o’clock. Her husband got us one. I didn’t feel well again today. My infection is not getting better. I am tired and had to get pain pills. Feel like just lying in bed and resting even though I didn’t get up until 10 o’clock this morning for breakfast.

30th Oct: Elaine came with homemade muffins. They are the biggest and moistest best muffins you have ever ate. Anyone who has one knows that.

Happy Birthday to Linda Russell on Nov 5th. We are so happy Linda is moving back to this area. Shirley Mumby arrived home from a 10-day vacation in Florida with her girlfriends. She looked lovely, rested and tanned. She got home Sunday and came to see me. Great visit and of course, lovely chocolate mints. Thanks for the candy and visit, Shirley. Happy belated birthday to Yvonne. Sorry I’m late with it.

Michael and Holly – sorry to hear about Birdie’s health. I know that she is the best of hands she could be in. I know she is loved to death and love can move mountains.

There is a baptism on Sunday, Nov 5th in Elphin church for Isabel Marie Wheeler, daughter of Mike and Nicole of Snow Road. Rev Bob Hill also baptized Mike and married Mike.

First snow fall was Oct 30th.

Get well wishes to Pete Clement who is recovering from an accident a while back. Sorry I am late getting this in. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Pete, and we wish you a speedy recovery.

Halloween, 31st Oct: Quiet day – just wrote letters and notes, straightened some shelves. At 7:30 a beautiful butterfly flew into my room. She was just gorgeous. Her name was Carol. The outfit was beautiful. I also saw a punk rocker with pink hair and tattoos. She was also gorgeous. And an orange like Mickey Mouse character. I’m sure there was more but that’s all I saw. It was great to see the nurses get dressed up and enjoy their evening to get rid of the stress for awhile. I enjoyed every one of you. Hope all you Halloweeners had a great evening.

1st Nov: Another quiet day – no one in. Did not feel well with my arm so painful. Have to get needles in it to take the pain away and my UTI is also painful. Don’t know what is going on here.

2nd Nov: Quiet day again but lots of pain so more needles. Had to go to bed at 3 in the afternoon as I felt so tired and exhausted. I am usually up for 6 to 9 hours but today it was only 3 hours.

3rd Nov: Arm is painful again so asked for pain needle. Trying to do my Mississippi News and my arm doesn’t want to work that good. Bev Ladurantaye popped in with coffee and explosion muffin. She’s still hurting real bad with her back. She goes to Kingston on Nov 13th for an x-ray and maybe more fluid out of her brain. Good luck with all your tests, Bev.

I used to think that friends were people that laugh with you and talk to you now and then but I know they are much more than that – they are people who touch your heart, the people that share your secrets with you, they cry with you and laugh with you and who don’t judge you or make you change. They accept you as you are. You never know how that smile, that hug, that touch made you feel so much better. Thank you every one for being so special.

Snow Road Snowmobile Club will be holding their annual craft event on Saturday, December 9th.

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Ompah
by Linda Rush & Marily Seitz

No column; check back next week!

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Parham-Tichborne
by Elijah Abrams

Hope all trick or treaters had a safe and happy Halloween despite the cold weather conditions.

Big thank you to Brit Smith who generously donated to our RKY camp right here in Parham as well as the many other charities.  What a legacy he has left behind!  The world needs more Brit Smiths.

Hope all remembered to turn back the clocks and check our batteries on smoke alarms etc.

Hope all hunters have a safe time and remember to obey all of the hunting regulations.

Linda Lowery got to "Ring the Bell" after her treatments.  Keep up the fight!!

The next Lions "All You Can Eat Breakfast" is on Saturday, Nov 18 at OSO Township hall.  Remember your utensils. Proceeds to diabetes. The Lions are offering their "fabulous" Christmas goodies - fruit cake, cherry cake, and shortbread cookies call Dawn or Dave at 613-375-6318 for yours.  Good to hear that Dawn is home from hospital.  Keep on improving.

Lest we forget. Be sure to buy and wear your poppy proudly.  Plan on attending the Remembrance Day services.  Parham United Church held theirs on Sunday, Nov. 5th.

Thinking of you to Walter Barker, Ryan Goodfellow and Liz Norton.

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Perth Road
by Peter Bird

PERTH ROAD UNITED CHURCH: Sunday services continue at 10am. Address: 5614 Perth Rd Crescent, Perth Road, ON K0H 2L0.

Music Service has been moved to: Sun. Nov. 19th

Remembrance Day Service: Sun. Nov. 12th

Christmas Eve Family Candlelight Service: 7pm.

Lessons, carols, and celebration of Holy Communion at the Wilmer Church: 8:30pm

UPCOMING Events at Perth Road Sunday School Hall, Perth Road Cr. Tuesday Lunches are back. Charge is $8 per person. Great value for homemade soup, sandwiches and dessert.

For information about The Sunday School Hall rentals, please call Vera Shepherd at 613-353-2470 or Stephen Bach at 343-364-1033

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Plevna
by Rhonda Watkins

Clarendon Central is hosting its 3rd annual Purdys Christmas Chocolate fundraiser. If you’d like to place an order, please reach out to a parent from the school. Parent Council would like to thank everyone for their ongoing support.

Remembrance Day Service with be at the Plevna Cenotaph this Sat, Nov 11th at 10:45am at 6598 Buckshot Lake Road with light refreshments provided in the hall afterwards by the North Frontenac Township and served by the Clar-Mill Community Volunteers. The Historical Society and Archives invite you to view their veteran memorabilia in the hall afterwards as well.

The Plevna Clar-Mill Hall was filled with smiles, fun and candy Halloween night! Thank you to all the families that came out and for the donations towards this Spooktacular event and to  Shiloh, Tim, their sons and The North of 7 Restaurant Staff and The Clar-Mill Hall Community Volunteers for making the Haunted Rink and Halloween Party such a great event for our Community!

Contact me if you lost a small silver hoop earring at the Hall Halloween night. Congratulations to the following winners!!

Karly B. Guessed 92 candies in the jar and she guessed exact! There were 92!!

Costume Winners ages 4 and under
2nd  Stevie S.   1st  Kylee M.  

Costume Winners ages 5-8
2nd Chase T.   1st. John S. 

Costume Winners Ages 9-17
2nd Abby B.  1st. Claire S. 

Costume Winners Adults
2nd Shauna R.   1st. Carolin H.

Musical Chair Winners
Ages 8 and under Vienna P.
Ages 9-17 Reid T.
Adult Angela T.

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Sydenham
by Karen Brawley

On Remembrance Day, as we should every day, we remember those who volunteered, sacrificed, served, fought, and died, for our freedom. We thank you, and we salute you as we salute those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. We will never forget. We will remember you. 

Last Friday night, upstairs at the legion, a new event started.  Drop in darts, $3 for legion members, $5 for non, all levels welcome.  Every Friday from 7-9pm. Grab some darts (or borrow some) and join in the fun.  There are 7 dart boards upstairs, singles or doubles depending on attendance.  It was a ton of fun last week. I played and had a great time. If darts aren’t your thing, downstairs there is music with Dave - always a fun time. Come out and see what our local Legion has to offer.  Good times, good friends and make some memories. Also, a Grey Cup watching party will be held downstairs and doors open at 5, game starts at 6pm. Join for some fun and chill.

Santa is returning to Sydenham!!!  Let’s break some records, the most floats ever, get creative and let’s get in some Christmas spirit. The Sydenham Santa Claus parade will take place November 25th, at 11am.  The parade begins and ends at the Sydenham fire hall on Stage Coach Rd.  There is no formal registration process; however, we will have a surprise this year for all those who choose to enter a float.  If you are taking part in the parade, please be at the Sydenham fire hall by 10:30am.  We are also thrilled to announce that the incredible band from Sydenham high school will once again be putting on a concert at the fire hall at the completion of the parade.  The annual flyer and the parade route will be released very shortly.    For any other information, don't hesitate to private message us on Facebook or e-mail us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

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Verona
Debbie Lingen

The Remembrance Day Ceremony will be held on Saturday, November 11 in McMullen Park at the Verona Cenotaph, Road 38. For those wishing to join the parade, please gather inside the Verona Free Methodist Church. The Sisters of the Drum will bring us from the church to the piper at the Cenotaph at 10:45am. The VCA welcomes all Veterans, those now serving and our community to the service.  After the service there will be a light lunch served in the Verona Free Methodist Church hall. Parking at the Free Methodist Church. For further information, contact Linda Bates 613 374 1307.

The Frontenac Women's Chorus presents "Peace, Joy and Love" - an evening of beautiful seasonal music to inspire and bring hope to all. Please join them on Saturday, November 25 at 7pm at the Verona Free Methodist Church. Special guests will be the Frontenac Children's Choir, as well as Ann Palmer (flautist, Kingston Symphony). Admission by donation ($10 suggested) and an item for the Food Bank. Join them for refreshments after the concert!

Prince Charles Public School presents Holiday Market on Thursday, November 30 from 5pm to 8pm. Help support the student advisory council. Come shop from a selection of vendors, raffle table and bake sale.

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